USA Women Clinch Consolation Victory as Zimbabwe Wins Series 2-1

The final T20 match of the Zimbabwe Women’s tour of the United States provided a thrilling encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, where the USA Women registered a hard-fought win by 3 wickets. Despite the loss, Zimbabwe sealed the three-match series 2-1, thanks to their earlier victories.

Zimbabwe Women, electing to bat first, posted a modest total of 110 for 8 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Kelis Ndhlovu, who top-scored with a composed 49 off 46 balls, including 7 boundaries. Modester Mupachikwa added 18, while the rest of the batting lineup faltered under disciplined American bowling. Chetnaa Prasad and Isani Vaghela shared three wickets apiece, both finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 16 and 3 for 16 respectively.

Chasing 111, the USA Women got off to a cautious start. Early dismissals of Disha Dhingra and Isani Vaghela slowed the momentum, but a crucial 34-run innings by Gargi Bhogle steadied the ship. Her composed and aggressive knock off 27 balls, laced with three boundaries and a six, proved to be the game-changer. Supported by Chetna Pagydyala’s steady 25, Bhogle ensured USA stayed in the hunt.

Despite a mini-collapse in the closing overs, the hosts crossed the finish line in the final over with three wickets in hand. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, particularly Lindokuhle Mabhero and Kelis Ndhlovu, kept the pressure on with two wickets each, but the target ultimately proved insufficient. Gargi Bhogle was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock, which helped USA salvage pride in the final game. While Zimbabwe Women emerged as the series victors with a 2-1 score-line.